1962 Peel P50 vs 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Which is bigger, the 1962 Peel P50 or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 360.8 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is a massive 100.9 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, highlighting a complete shift in vehicle purpose and design. The roofline of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 75 cm higher than that of the 1962 Peel P50, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser clears an additional 10.8 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 1962 Peel P50. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser features a significantly longer wheelbase at 165 cm more than the 1962 Peel P50, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.
Measurements
Length
137.2 cm
498 cm (+360.8)
Height
120 cm
195 cm (+75)
Body width
99.1 cm
200 cm (+100.9)
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
23.5 cm (+10.8)
Wheelbase
120 cm
285 cm (+165)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
10 m² (+8.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
Height
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
Body width
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
Ground clearance
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
10 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 1962 Peel P50 trades the extra access points of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 1 doors. With a 4-seat advantage, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is clearly built to carry far larger groups than the 1962 Peel P50. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 8.1 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser in a standard bay. From an agility perspective, the 1962 Peel P50 wins by a landslide, weighing 2,436 kg less than the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Measurements
Doors
1
5 (+4)
Max. seats
1
5 (+4)
Turning circle
3.7 m
11.8 m (+8.1)
Curb weight
59 kg
2,495 kg (+2,436)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
About average
About average for a SUV
Parking
Will the 1962 Peel P50 or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser fit in a standard parking space?
1962 Peel P50 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 87.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Peel and Toyota documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.